Chapter 1
The accidental origin
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Chapter 2
Redefining live performance
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Chapter 3
Iconic and unexpected moments
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Chapter 4
The pandemic shift and global legacy
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YOUR GOAL
Master of How Tiny Desk changed music
Ch 1 · The accidental origin
choko Tiny Desk's Accidental Origin
The bar was way too loud to hear you sing, so come and play right at my desk!
BETA
choko Match unexpected artists to their desk setups to discover how tiny concerts redefined live music.
Fun Fact
Band name origin: The concert series was named after Bob Boilen's 1970s psychedelic dance band, Tiny Desk Unit.
Glossary
desk (noun)
A piece of furniture with a flat top for writing, reading, or working. A noisy 2008 Texas show led Bob Boilen to invite Laura Gibson to perform at his desk.
A piece of furniture with a flat top for writing, reading, or working. A noisy 2008 Texas show led Bob Boilen to invite Laura Gibson to perform at his desk.
Quiz
What was the main reason the co-founders decided to record Laura Gibson in an office?